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Almost anyone has the potential to become an electrician and enjoy the benefits that come with a career in the industry so discover if you can have the spark needed. Relative fitness, normal colour vision and the ability to communicate clearly are the only physical attributes that are required to starting out as an electrician […]

There are a number of electrical courses qualifications that all electricians need to have achieved before they can practice professionally and the starting point for all potential sparks is the City & Guilds 2330 level 2. Gaining the City & Guilds 2330 level 2 will mean that you can work as an electrician's mate at […]

Skilled tradesmen could soon be in even more demand as the second half of 2011 is seeing more movement in the construction industry. Especially now CBI has called on the government to kick-start the economy by spending more on construction.Learn a trade or re-train now with Able Skills and make sure you’re ready for any […]

If you are a practical person about to leave education, a career as an electrician might be for you. As long as you are physically fit, have normal colour vision and are able to communicate clearly then there is potentially nothing stopping you from starting an electrical career once you leave school. School leavers looking […]

If you are a domestic installer that needs to register onto a Part P scheme, you will need to achieve the City & Guilds 2382-10 electrical courses qualification within 12 months of being accepted by your chosen governing body.   Trainees looking to learn to become a fully qualified electrician will need to take the […]

It’s been a slow-moving year for construction, but things look as though they’re about to get better for and skilled tradesmen as industry experts have been putting their heads together and lobbying the government for support – and are seeing some great results.

Anyone looking to qualify as an electrician will need to pass 17th edition courses before they can practice professionally. Every reputable electrical training centre will provide the City & Guilds 2382-10 17th edition courses because it is a crucial part of a trainee's progression to becoming either a domestic installer or fully qualified electrician. Governing […]

The ECO showcase is setting up shop in London this September for everyone in the construction industry, and skilled tradesmen from all over the country are coming to London to learn about the latest in renewables and sustainable building.Read on for more on the exhibition or to find out how to train in renewables or […]

Once a trainee has become Part P registered, a governing body of their choice will assess their work which is why it is then advisable to take the City & Guilds 2392 electrical courses qualification to prepare for this examination. Taking the City & Guilds 2382 will also help with the Part P registration process […]

Solar panels could be the next must-have item for homeowners looking to live the celebrity lifestyle, as Guy Ritchie – director of Sherlock Holmes and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels – has become the latest star to come out in support of renewables, outlining his own plans to add 200 solar PV panels to […]

There is a lot of confusion about what sort of electrical courses people need to take in order to become a fully qualified electrician so it is vital to choose a training centre that can set you in the right direction. Reputable training centres pride themselves on providing the right information to trainees who want […]